The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Marlette, MI: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$1.38 million

Cost of Crime™ for Marlette, MI

In 2025, crime will cost $864 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Marlette in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Marlette, MI Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Marlette ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Marlette's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Marlette is 20.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Marlette Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Marlette varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 121 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Marlette, MI see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Marlette, MI

The total projected cost of crime in Marlette for 2025 is $1,375,397. This translates to approximately $348 per resident and $864 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Marlette. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Marlette Compared to Other Cities?

Marlette, MI:	$348
Highland Park, MI:	$1848
Hudsonville, MI:	$149
Michigan:	$487
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Marlette is $348 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $138 less than Michigan's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Marlette:

In Highland Park, MI, crime costs $1,848 per person, which is $1,500 more than in Marlette.
In Hudsonville, MI, crime costs $149 per person, which is $199 less than in Marlette

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Marlette for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Marlette	Cost per Marlette Resident
Murder	$306,934	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$220,474	$56
Robbery	$34,273	$9
Assault	$319,353	$81
Kidnapping	$30,627	$8
Vehicle Theft	$15,394	$4
Burglary	$53,856	$14
Theft	$103,807	$26
Arson	$8,313	$2
Vandalism	$70,731	$18
Animal Cruelty	$2,628	$1
Drug Crimes	$63,541	$16
Identity Theft	$145,467	$37
Total Cost of Crime	$1,375,397	$348

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Marlette, MI

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Marlette totals $3,189,170 ($808 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,564,567 ($1,156 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Marlette crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Marlette has 3, have the same problem. Of Marlette’s 3,949 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Marlette Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Marlette residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.816
Robbery	0.2759
Rape	0.9208
Murder	0.0414
Total Violent Crime	4.054 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.076
Vehicle Theft	0.2517
Burglary	1.504
Arson	0.0872
Total Property Crime	6.918 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1279
Drug Crimes	2.175
Vandalism	2.507
Identity Theft	4.759
Animal Cruelty	0.0900
Total "Other" Rate	9.660 (C-)

Individual Marlette Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Marlette is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Marlette.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Clifford, MI	B+	C-	B+
Kingston, MI	A-	B-	B+
Elmer, MI	A-	C	A-
Decker, MI	A	B-	A-
Brown City, MI	B	B-	B-
Hemans, MI	A	B-	A-
Burnside, MI	A+	B+	A+
Silverwood, MI	A-	B	B+
Wilmot, MI	A	B+	B+
Watertown, MI	A-	C+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Marlette is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Townsend, MT	C-	D	D
Darlington, WI	C+	C-	C-
Vassalboro, ME	A	A+	A+
Pocola, OK	C-	C	C
Wakarusa, IN	A	B	B
Blaine, TN	D+	D	D
Caledonia, NY	A+	A+	A+
Ely, MN	D-	C-	C-
Gowen, MI	A-	B-	B-
Haubstadt, IN	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Marlette is safer than the Michigan state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Marlette, MI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Marlette schools on SchoolGrade

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